It was you, the blocks, and your blades – alone in the vast space within your VR headset.
Now that streaming Beat Saber has become so popular (and multiplayer is available through modding), having a cool custom avatar has become almost necessary.
Lucky for those of us not gifted in the art of rigging 3D models and programming, many fan creators are willing to share their creations for others to enjoy – free of charge!
There’s a big variety of skins to choose from, ranging from cute anime girls to space marines.
So keep reading if you want some ideas for you Beat Saber avatar.
Most of us remember Death Note’s Misa Amane as a girl crazy enough to give up half her lifespan to get magic eyes and impress her sweetheart.
We tend to forget she’s also a famous idol.
Music and spectacle are her true calling, making her ideal for playing Beat Saber.
This avatar’s dynamic bones and full body tracking compatibility will help you get the most out of this iconic Death Note wielder and her classic goth lolita attire.
Since custom avatars are only available through modding, we’ll never know what the “default” would have looked like on an official release – but we can guess.
This floating black torso with red and blue accents looks right at home with Beat Saber’s base aesthetic.
It’s sober and to-the-point, though it looks a bit like it was sent back in time to “terminate” you to protect the timeline or something of the sort.
If you like RPGs but have never heard of Hypedimension Neptunia, you’re missing out big time.
The game asks the age-old question:
What if all major console manufacturers were cute anime girls?
Youngsters may not know this, but Sega used to make consoles. In fact, it was the fierce competition between the SNES and the Sega Saturn that was first described as a “console war.”
Saturn is a planet. Neptune is a planet. You follow?
This cute parka-clad airhead wields broadswords and katanas in combat, making her perfect for Beat Saber.
Lapis is one of the most interesting and well-written characters in Steven Universe.
Her struggle with mental health and toxic relationships made her profoundly relatable. Watching her slowly adjust to a healthier, happier life was among the best parts of the show.
She’s just as endearing when dancing and slashing through blocks.
This creator took some creative liberties with her outfit when bringing it to Beat Saber, but it works.
And either way, this avatar supports full-body tracking and hair physics.
It’s really a work of art – or as Lapis would say it, a meep morp.
You wouldn’t typically picture the DOOM’s main character doing anything music-related other than maybe using severed demon heads as drums, but that’s what makes this avatar so good.
It’s unusual, and its badass factor is undeniable.
Even if you miss a block or fail an entire song during a stream, it’s okay.
Neither words nor stones can hurt you inside the Doomslayer’s mythic armor.
It’s also by far the most muscular character I’ve seen as an avatar for Beat Saber.
You won’t slice through the blocks. You’ll rip and tear them apart.
Who’s better to slice through high-velocity blocks than a fast and agile bunny?
Officer Judy Hopps quickly rose to fame after her protagonist role in Disney’s Zootopia.
She was the first bunny to join Zootopia’s police force. Her inexperience was evident at first, but in time, she became a full-fledged agent of the law protecting herbivores and carnivores equally.
And she’s absolutely adorable by all standards.
Her brave personality and cute design made her a heartthrob among fans, despite looking so much like a real bunny.
If you like the idea of playing as a bunny girl, but would prefer it to be more girl than bunny, Miruko the Bunny Hero from My Hero Academia is a fantastic choice.
She’s one of the sexiest characters in the series – which doesn’t stop her from being an absolute badass too.
If you think rabbit-like powers sound weak because they’re small, cute, and fluffy, think again.
Her athletic build allows for speed and agility, making her the perfect block slasher. She’s an excellent avatar for high-ranking players (or anyone with a thing for Miruko).
The one thing I’ve learned after years of writing articles on gaming mods and fan-made content, is that you can always play as 2B.
NieR: Automata’s drop-dead gorgeous protagonist has garnered a massive following thanks to her appealing design and the ease with which she slices and dices through giant robots.
Whether or not the blocks in Beat Saber are machine lifeforms is hard to say.
But 2B will do just fine against them one way or another.
In addition, this custom avatar is FBT-compatible and features fully dynamic bones.
2B isn’t the only YoRHa android in NieR: Automata worth remembering.
Even people who’ve cleared the game once may have missed 2A – after all, you have to clear the game at least thrice to play as this prototype battle android.
She’s fiery and aggressive, but also a bit of an airhead.
This cute personality comes together with what must be the sexiest attire in the entirety of NieR: Automata to create an exceptional appeal.
Get this FBT-compatible avatar to fulfill your dream of having an angelic face and a perfect butt – at least in Beat Saber.
Nelson Chitty is a Venezuelan expat living in Argentina. He’s a writer and translator passionate about history and foreign cultures. His ideal weekend is spent between leisurely playing games of Civilization VI and looking for the next seinen anime to marathon.
